Would You Or Wouldn't You?

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The qualifiers of "no responsibility" and "no debt" make this even more of a fantasy scenario. In that case sure. In reality, everyone has responsibility even if just for yourself. (unless you're a trust fund baby) Pro anglers are independent businessmen and need a stake to get started which means debt. (unless again if you're a trust fund baby). Like an over the road truck driver, this is a tough endeavor for a family man, more of an adventure for a young single person. I'll have to pass.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Only If I can use an Alabama rig.

No, you can ONLY use an Alabama Rig?

[(='_'=)]

The Pro's fish to win. I fish to get away from it all and give myself my time and my space. So I have to say, "No!" I would not make a job out of something I love and appreciate so much.

I do appreciate the Pro's, they're the one that are actually teaching us the tips to fishing better.

as he said.... if fishing becomes my job, then what would i do to "get away from job"??? go to an office??

so, no, i wouldnt become a Pro....

[Siebert Outdoors]

Nope. I would not. When I fish I like to relax and enjoy my time.

[Clint C.]

I would for sure! Hard part is knowing where to begin though. So yes, I 100% would.

[JigMe]

Nope, I will pass. I will not trade my kids, wife, and my job for anything. Believe it not, I actually enjoy my work. I would rather fish on the weekend with my family, or my fishing buddies. Trying to fish for a living is too complicated; and I sure don’t like to drive 1000 miles for a tournment. If I want to go away to a fishing trip, then I will just fly out.

[tholmes]

The Pro's fish to win. I fish to get away from it all and give myself my time and my space. So I have to say, "No!" I would not make a job out of something I love and appreciate so much.

I do appreciate the Pro's, they're the one that are actually teaching us the tips to fishing better.

I agree wholeheartedly. I enjoy fishing as a sport. Introduce "winners" and competition, it would become merely a game.

Tom

[Fishmaster10]

I would definitely go pro if I had the opportunity. I already fish as much as possible and there's nothing I enjoy more than getting out on the water. Even as a career I don't think fishing would feel like work to me because I enjoy it so much.

[Mudwalker]

I would have to pass on going Pro. I am one of those that believes it would be too much like work. I fish for the relaxation. If I catch fish, great. If I don't catch fish, great. Just being on the water is what I enjoy. Catching fish is a bonus for me. Going out an having to catch fish would add a level of stress that I do not want. I fish local tournaments for fun and only when I want to. Now if I could get a gig with sponsors that would allow me to fish when and where I wanted...

[Bluebasser86]

I love the competition and I love fishing. In the example the OP gave I'd go pro in a heartbeat. I've fished for hours for days on end and never started to get close to being bored with it, even when it's tough. I think fishing professionally would just add that much more excitement to it for me.

[skunked_again]

not a chance.

[Bass Dude]

I would absolutely go pro. I am consumed with fishing and everything that goes with it. Tournaments really get my fire going and love the mornings when you're motor is running, just waiting to blast off. I love the fact that you never really know how the day will unfold. The rush you get when you get that first keeper in the boat. The sponsor duties and the travel doesn't bother me, because that's what I would have to do to do my job.

Also, I really want to get into lure designing and the lure business, and being a pro is a much easier way to get into the industry than being Joe Public trying to get into the business.